Ezekiel | Ezekiel 3:16-5:17 | John Baker

Big IdeaBecause Christ has spoken, suffered, and stood in our place, Word-filled exiles live and proclaim the Word as faithful watchmen to a watching world.SummaryGod calls Ezekiel to stand as a watchman, faithfully warning God’s people of real danger while trusting God with the response. In Ezekiel 3-5, we see that faithfulness means speaking God’s Word clearly, living lives that visibly support that Word, and trusting God to be both just and merciful. This sermon invites us to see Jesus as the true Watchman who bore judgment for us and to embrace our calling to point others to Him with both our words and our lives.Main Points:As faithful watchmen to a watching world, we preach Christ crucified and risen. (Ezekiel 3:16-27)As faithful watchmen to a watching world, our lives bear witness to Jesus. (Ezekiel 4)As faithful watchmen to a watching world, we trust God to be just and the Justifier. (Ezekiel 5)Reflection Questions:How often do I live as someone entrusted with God’s Word, and how often am I pointing people to Jesus with my words?If someone followed my life for a week, what would they learn about following Jesus?Who in my life needs to hear both the seriousness of sin and the hope of Christ, and when will I share it with them?How It's Helpful:Especially helpful for anyone feeling hesitant to speak about Jesus, uncertain how faith connects to everyday life, or burdened by the weight of living faithfully in a watching world.